John Joseph Brown

John J. Brown, age 69 died Sat. Oct. 23, 2010 in Blue Hills Center in Stoughton. He was the husband of Florence M. (LaPorte) Brown for the past 51 years.

Born in Fall River, a son of the late John L. Brown, Jr. and Mary C. (Smith) Brown , he moved to Assonet in 1954. He was a graduate of Dighton High School, Class of 1959.

Mr. Brown worked for the former Barboza Enterprise, Weir Auto and Toyota for thirty five years. His hobbies included cooking, fishing, golfing and working in his yard.

Surviving in addition to his wife: Son Richard P. Brown and his wife Donna of Cranston, RI, daughter Lynn C. Brown of Attleboro, brothers: Charles P. Brown and his wife Dorothy of Hagaman, NY, Richard P. Brown and his wife Mary E. Rezendes Brown of Assonet, grandchildren Chantal, Chelsea, Chloe and Molly and several nieces and nephews.

His funeral will be held Thurs Oct. 28, 2010 at 8:30AM from the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE AT ROSE E. SULLIVAN, 866 County St. Somerset followed by a funeral mass at 10AM in St. Bernard's Church 30 South Main St. Assonet. Visiting hours Wed. 4-7PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association Massachusetts Chapter 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA. 02472. Burial in Assonet Burying Grounds.